Supermodels up for adoption – Meet Digby and the Gang

Four of Cape Town’s newest supermodels are up for adoption! Digby, Imogen, Honey and TJ (aka Digby and the Gang), all from TEARS Animal Rescue in Sunnydale, are the heroes of a new campaign for Hill’s Pet Nutrition South Africa. In return, the company has committed to helping find good homes for the fab four.

“As a tribute to all pets waiting for their forever homes, we chose to feature local shelter pets rather than use professionals or stock pix for this campaign,” explains Carla Bath, Marketing Manager for Hill’s Pet Nutrition South Africa. “Digby and the Gang are the cute noses, paws and tails that bring our Prescription Diet i/d range to life.”

Hill’s has committed to helping find homes for the four pets. They will be covering the adoption fee, relocation (within South Africa) and food costs for a year.

Each pet is the face of one of the foods in Hill’s Prescription Diet i/d gastrointestinal range. Imogen was absolutely ideal for Hill’s i/d Stress, which contains ingredients shown to help alleviate stress. When she arrived at TEARS the gorgeous ‘Border Shepherd’ had severe anxiety. Since eating Hill’s i/d she is relaxed, playful and friendly. “Even during the shoot, Imogen was calm and completely unfazed by all the excitement,” says Bath.

According to Mandy Store, Operations Manager at TEARS Animal Rescue, their kennels are currently so full they are unable to take in any more pets for the time-being; finding homes for the pets in their care is an absolute priority. “We have almost 200 gorgeous, healthy cats and dogs up for adoption. We’re hoping the behind-the-scenes video and stunning images of Digby and Gang will show people how immensely adoptable they are, ready and worthy to join loving families.”

Bath says the Hill’s team fell in love with Digby and Gang at the shoot. “We were a little apprehensive about how chaotic it may be, having four rescue pets at the studio at the same time, but they were all superstars, even though none of them have had any camera experience. We made a promise that day to leverage the campaign to help these awesome dogs and cat find the wonderful homes they deserve. It’s just the right thing to do!”

Look out for Digby and Gang in the new Hill’s Prescription Diet i/d materials (posters, brochures and adverts) at veterinary outlets around South Africa. Or go to www.HillsTransformingLives.co.za/HeroPets to check out the campaign materials and behind-the-scenes video from the photo shoot.

To find out more about adopting Digby and Gang contact TEARS Animal Rescue on 021 785 4482 or email tears@tears.org.za.